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“Good leaders make people feel that they’re at the very heart of things, not at the periphery. Everyone feels that he or she makes a difference to the success of the organization. When that happens people feel centered and that gives their work meaning.” – Warren G. Bennis

“Sector-led improvement is gaining momentum. Councils are investing in political leadership; finding new ways of engaging local people and communities; inviting challenge from peers; sharing good practice and utilizing comparative data as a driver for improvement.” Councilor Peter Fleming, Chairman of the LGA Improvement Board

“Our Digital Government Strategy 2015 – 2020 is driven to support the Nation’s vision of Wawasan 2035. We will take a Whole-of-Government approach towards innovation and service provision, leading the digital transformation of the Government to make services simpler, faster and more accessible.” – Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar, Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office in Brunei

“Climate change is a global challenge that demands a rapid and decisive response from every nation. In order to face it and to contain its effects, it is necessary that each country takes bold actions within its own boundaries.

Mexico assumes its commitment and global responsibility in the face of this challenge, which threatens the whole of humankind.” – Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico

“The education sector plays an important role in the national development. The children, youth and adults will receive education and lifelong learning services with high quality, which are relevant and responsive to the labor market demand.” – Dr. Hang Choun Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sport